Swags and cascades embellished with tassels and trimmings frame the view of this window seat.
Window “coverings” do much more than cover the window. These custom swags and cascades frame the view on this cozy window seat.
What is your view framed with this sunny spring morning?
Here I am before Vision 12 Chicago opens.
I recently attended the International Window Coverings Expo Vision 12 in Chicago. It was FABULOUS!
The WFCP-Window Fashions Certified Professionals-Advisory Board
The collaboration, inspiration, and innovation of being with other window treatment professionals has left my head bursting with new ideas for the windows I treat.
An expert designer panel with Erik Bruce, Cheryl Draa, Melinda Peters Elliot and Tobi Fairley
One can always learn more. These experts approach the window and design process from all different avenues. The result is exquisite windows and ecstatic clients.
Chicago Architecture
I enjoyed the various architecture of Chicago. Each building had its own unique personality, like the windows I treat.
I loved the undulating curves of the balconies on the building outside my hotel room. This curved building is a high contrast to all the harshly straight and linear buildings surrounding it. I imagine the bottom of a valance with similar curves softening a room. See there is window treatment inspiration everywhere!
Navy Pier Chicago
A little whimsy and fun should be added to everything. Navy Pier is Chicago’s version. Lake Michigan seems endless but it is no Atlantic Ocean. For this New Englander, the giant Ferris wheel reminded me of Nantasket Beach and the towers seem to be taken from the salt and pepper bridge aka Longfellow Bridge over the Charles River.
Vision 13 New Orleans
New Orleans next year! I can’t wait!
I’m bursting with fresh ideas! Contact me today to begin transforming your house into a home you love to live in.
Like most people, I spend a lot of time on the computer. As a designer I am always searching and researching new ideas and products to bring into my clients homes.
These are just a few that have caught my eye and started my creative juices flowing. Please visit their websites/blogs and let them know I sent you.
Small pieces of artwork make a huge inspiring statement in this Back Bay Condo designed by Kati Curtis
House of Turquoise featured this entire Back Bay condo on her blog from Design Life by New York interior designer Kati Curtis. I love how she has filled what little wall space there is with unique art media. There are 27 pieces artfully arranged. I wonder if the 27 pieces were a conscious decision to be congruent with the teachings of Feng Shui. Following Kati’s designs, I am sure the wall was well planned out and didn’t happen haphazardly. It’s hard to tell what the treatment is on the window; a white pleated shade perhaps. I’ll have to ask Kati.
Taking inspiration and cues from today’s top designers
Susanna Salk's new book-Be Your Own Decorator
Tobi Fairley introduced me to this book on her blog a few weeks ago. I believe you can never have too many books or too much inspiration and this gives me both. Compiled by Massachusetts’ own Susanna Salk, of NBC’s Today show Design Ideas, 75 of the world’s top designers and taste-makers share their favorite rooms and design advice. Salk invites and encourages readers to commit “design plagiarism” by copying designer’s styles and ideas for your own home.
Tobi, is included in the book where she describes a foyer “An entry is like a great party invitation: it sets the tone for what’s to come.”~Tobi Fairley. Tobi is one designer who LOVES window treatments and uses them boldly in her projects.
Benjamin Moore’s blog, Color Chats!, featured guest writer Gretchen Aubuchon this week. Aubuchon, also from Massachusetts, is an expert at bringing fashion trends from the runway straight into your home decor. She encourages you to take colors from the season’s stylish fashions and paint your walls. Benjamin Moore paint, which I use for all of my color consulting, selected from New England’s own Aubuchon Hardware would probably make Gretchen happy.
I love how this room has several solid colors that decorate the space playfully. The patterned drapery panels work to pull all the colors together.
What are some of your favorite things this week? I would love to hear from you. Just leave a comment below.
What? You don’t have any favorite things about your house? I can help you uncover the simple hidden treasures to make your house into the home you love to live in. Contact me today.
Note-I wrote this article for my Ezine a few years ago. I have reprinted it each year since, because we all need a little reminder to keep the love alive. If you would like to copy it would you please show me some love and link it back to me for credit?
XOXO,
The bedroom is the most important room to a romantic couple. It is your own little sanctuary away from family and work demands. Your bedroom should be calm, clean and uncluttered. The decorations set the stage for the mood of the room. Paying attention to some simple details will transform your room from just a place to sleep to a lush romantic getaway.
Romantic bedding with lots of pillows and a custom throw
I saw these flower over on Design Sponge. Click on the photo for a closer look.
Even cupcakes can be romantic. My daughter Amy made these.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
When it’s time for you to transform your house into a home you love, contact me.
Copyright 2012 Window Designs etc. by Marie Mouradian
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